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About this place
MACT/CACT Arte Contemporanea Ticino is a contemporary art museum and exhibition centre in Bellinzona, the capital of the Swiss canton of Ticino. You will find it at Via Tamaro 3, in the Italian-speaking south of Switzerland.
What is MACT/CACT?
The story begins in 1994 with the CACT, the Centro d'Arte Contemporanea Ticino. It was set up to stage international contemporary art shows and to publish thematic catalogues. In 2009 it became MACT/CACT when a museum, the MACT, was added. The collection now grows through deposits and loans from private collectors and concentrates on emerging art.
What can you see there?
The building holds five exhibition rooms, along with offices and storage. Temporary exhibitions are produced together with museums and art centres in Switzerland and abroad, so the line-up changes regularly. Check the institution's website for the current show before you go. The centre sits in a residential district rather than among the town's main sights, so plan a separate trip for it.
When should you visit, and what does it cost?
It opens on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm. The official site lists CHF 6 for a regular ticket and CHF 4 for students, and the standard price goes up to CHF 7 on 1 January 2027. Entry is free with the Swiss Museums Passport or a Raiffeisen card, and for children up to 10. CACT membership cards, offered since 1996, give free entry to several Swiss museums and art centres and one museum in Italy. The Italian-language listing also mentions visits by appointment.
Who is it for?
It suits anyone curious about current art who prefers a small venue: five rooms can be seen in a relaxed hour or so. It makes a good addition to a day in Bellinzona, a town better known for its UNESCO-listed castles.
Frequently asked questions
Where is MACT/CACT? At Via Tamaro 3, 6500 Bellinzona, in Ticino, Switzerland.
What are the opening hours? Friday to Sunday, 2 pm to 6 pm, with other times by appointment.
How much is a ticket? CHF 6 regular and CHF 4 for students, per the official site. From 2027 the regular price is CHF 7. Children up to 10 enter free.
Is there a permanent collection? The museum is building a collection of emerging art from private deposits and loans, but temporary exhibitions are the main draw.
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